“Can we talk the girls over and compare lists beforehand?” asked Avalon.
“Of course,” said Eloise. “Who has the list of girls in the academy?”
“I have,” replied Lilian.
“Will you read it slowly, then?”
Lilian did so, while the girls listened attentively and often jotted down a name on their lists.
“Now take all the time you want for talking it over. I want to do it too. I will call you to order after a little.”
Consultation was in order now, and the full list of academy students was passed from hand to hand.
“Who are ‘Catherine Lawrence’ and ‘Dorothy, Bryant,’ put together on the list?” asked Helen.
“They are two new girls who have entered as juniors,” answered Hilary.
“Yes, and they are fine girls, I think,” added Cathalina. “Catherine was playing for some of the girls in the big parlors the other night, and she plays so well for a girl of her age, classical music, too.”